Chapter:-3

Type went ahead and hugged Bright who returned the hug with a smile on his face. The guests congratulated the newlyweds one by one and the night slowly proceeded into a reception. Bright  was pulled into the crowd by Alex and Man as Type  and Sam pulled Ash with them. Type  had had quite a few drinks that night and he was very emotional as he fidgeted with Ash wedding ring.

"I am so happy for you, Ash", Type  cupped Ash face and pulled him in a hug. Ash  smiled even though all this façade was making him suffocated to say the least.

Bright  found Ash again after Alex and Man  were done with him.

"I believe we should make our position quite clear. All this drama is being done for a reason and as much as I love a good drink, I think we should get to the point"

Ash  nodded and followed Bright as the two Leaders walked on the stage and asked everyone to keep quiet.

"Thank you one and all for becoming a part of such an important day in mine and Ash life. As we celebrate our union today, I would like to make my position quite clear. As the leader of Black Dragon , my community pledges allegiance to the entire Black Dragon  and the White Dragon. And because I speak for the entire Black Dragon , I can safely say that I have the full support of the Black Dragon "

"Like Mr. Bright   said, the White Dragon  and the Black Dragon  are together through everything. We will support and help each other in any manner we can. The Cabinet will now be presided over by both Mr. Bright  and I so that the entire community has a say. For now, I invite you to enjoy the festivities. Have a nice evening, everyone"

As Bright  and Ash walked down the stage, Bright turned to him. "Presided over by the both of us?", he was not expecting that.

"Yes, I think it will be best if you preside over the meetings with me so that I am not accused of any further acts of betrayal", Ash taunted and walked away from Bright .

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"Seriously Type ", Ash sighed as he entered their suite in the Palace Hotel.

Type had booked them one using one of his many connections. The suite was lit with candles and a red heart-shaped pillow shone bright in the center of the bed. On one side, Ash could see two suitcases and as Bright closed the door behind them, a soft tune started playing around. Ash shook his head and pulled out his tie and his coat throwing them on the sofa on his right. He turned and gazed at Bright  who was stretching his hands awkwardly. He sighed and found the door that opened in the balcony.

"Get changed. I'll be outside", Ash mumbled and walked away.

Ash  walked in the balcony and let the cold air run a shiver down his spine. He looked at the stars above and then at the ring that now adorned his finger. Given by the man who Ash was madly in love with, all of this felt like a shameful joke to him. He had been forced to marry the guy who he loved but who hurt his confidence in the worst way possible. Until a few days ago, he had wanted all of this to be very real for him but now, he didn't know what he wanted. Not anymore.

"Ash", Bright  called from inside their suite.

Ash turned and saw that Bright  had changed into track pants and a black silk vest. He was lying on one side of the bed and the pillow was gone.

"I hope you don't mind?", Bright  looked at the empty side of the bed hoping Ash  would be comfortable on that side. Ash nodded as he opened his bag and took out his clothes.

When Ash came out of the washroom, Bright  had pulled over his side of the blanket and probably fallen asleep. Ash took his tablet and jumped on the bed next to Bright . He pulled up his side of the blanket and started going through his emails. Bright  started snoring by his side when Ash attention was pulled to him. He saw his ex-boyfriend-now-husband sleeping on his palm holding the edge of the blanket in his other hand. Ash always marveled how beautiful his boyfriend was, especially when he was asleep. He was back together in one bed with him after so many painful nights but this didn't seem any different. He stared at the wedding ring   as the events of the evening replayed in his mind. His fingers twitched and yearned to touch and feel Bright  but his mind couldn't help but be angry and heartbroken about their whole situation.

He kept staring at Bright until his body gave up and his eyelids closed under the pressure of his tired body. The tablet dropped from his hand as he closed his eyes and dozed off.